Dive into a delicious world of hickory-smoked BBQ at Honey 1 in Bronzeville, where the family-owned gem serves mouthwatering rib tips and hot links in a cozy, BYOB vibe—just remember to bring cash!
"Chicago barbecue is underrated, a true evolution of Memphis style highlighted by sticky tomato-based sauces and the rib tip. Honey 1 BBQ serves pork baby backs, fried fish, and pulled pork. It’s some of the best barbecue in Chicago and a great spot for a special lunch." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"Arkansas native Robert Adams runs this acclaimed barbecue spot with his son Robert Jr. and together the two slow-cook their meats over wood fire in a glass-walled “aquarium” smoker. The result is tender, meaty, and lean spare ribs, rib tips, hot links, and pulled pork that’s gained a devoted following. And in keeping with the spirit of other South Side spots, they also offer non-BBQ items such as chicken wings, smoked chicken, fried fish dinners, and burgers." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"Honey's used to have a location in Bucktown, but has since relocated to Bronzeville. The menu is the same, which means hickory-smoked ribs and tips, pulled pork, wings, and fish. The sauce has enough honey flavor to make you understand the origins of this counter-service spot's name, giving everything a sweet, smoky taste. Just know it's cash-only, but an ATM is right there." - adrian kane, john ringor
"The folks at Honey 1 BBQ in Bronzeville put a Southern spin on fried fish by using cornbread batter and dousing it with hot sauce (if desired)." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff
"It’s conventional wisdom that there’s nothing like honey to soothe a sore throat, and that surely must apply to honey barbecue chicken wings. Even if the magical properties of honey are dulled by the presence of other ingredients, the barbecue sauce is still spicy enough to clear out blocked nasal passages, and that’s important, too." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
